Dry Risers & Hydrants: Safety Standards & Upkeep

Dry risers are a vital element in fire protection, delivering vast volumes of water directly to each floor enabling instant access for the fire brigade.The person responsible for a building or site is required to maintain all firefighting equipment, including Dry Risers. Annual pressure test & visual checkCurrent Irish standards require a full annual pressure test and a six-monthly visual check for dry risers.Standards state that inlets, landing valves, drain valves, and landing